October 27th 2024.
Elon Musk, the well-known tech mogul, made an appearance at a town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Saturday night to show his support for Republican candidate Donald Trump. During the event, Musk downplayed the events of January 6th when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol and encouraged his followers to vote early in the swing state. He also expressed his concerns about mail-in ballots, calling them a potential "recipe for fraud."
The town hall, which took place at a hotel in downtown Lancaster, covered a wide range of topics including space exploration, Tesla's cybertruck, and immigration. Musk, who has been actively campaigning for Trump through his super PAC, spent nearly two hours answering questions from the audience. While most questions were positive and covered various subjects, one attendee asked Musk about the potential risks of Trump's election and its impact on democracy, specifically referring to the January 6th insurrection.
Musk acknowledged that it was a valid concern, but he also stated that the events of January 6th have been exaggerated. He drew applause from the crowd when he said that the attack was not a violent insurrection, contrary to what it has been portrayed as. He also received cheers when he claimed that those who believe Trump is a threat to democracy are actually the ones posing a threat.
The event was attended by several hundred people, with many more watching it on X, the social media platform owned by Musk. During the town hall, Musk reiterated his support for Trump and encouraged his followers to vote early. However, he also expressed his doubts about the mail-in ballot system, suggesting that it should not be accepted in the future. He argued that it was a strange anomaly that became popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic and could potentially lead to fraud.
Despite Musk's concerns, there are various safeguards in place to protect mail-in ballots, including signature verification protocols. The discussion about the January 6th attack was an outlier in an otherwise positive and engaging session. The audience repeatedly praised Musk for his vision and sought his advice on a range of topics, from education and arm wrestling to tax loopholes and his potential interest in buying the Chicago White Sox.
Musk also shared his thoughts on AI regulation, calling for a more balanced approach and criticizing what he referred to as "woke religion." He also expressed concerns about the declining birth rate in the U.S. When asked for the best advice he has ever received, he recommended studying physics and also acknowledged his belief in Jesus as a historical figure who lived around 2,000 years ago.
As part of his campaign to support the U.S. Constitution, Musk called a woman on stage and presented her with a $1 million check, which is part of his initiative to give away $1 million a day to a voter in a swing state who has signed his super PAC's petition. Despite some concerns about the legality of these giveaways, many attendees, such as Josh Fox, a UPS driver from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, were supportive and saw it as a way to drive support for the Constitution and the candidate they believe in.
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